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I don't know the answer but I want to ask a second question that may get to the answer; has there ever been a first past the post representative republic that did have more than 2 healthy, viable parties?
There aren't a lot of first past the post republics, since first past the post is largely used by English speaking countries and most of them have the British King as their Head of State. If you drop the 'republic' condition, then Canada is probably the biggest example.
Personally I'd argue that Canada is effectively a republic in all but name after the patriation of the constitution in 1982. The UK government's authority only exists as long as they never attempt to actually use it. If they ever do, it'll spark an immediate constitutional crisis and an instant and vigorous national debate on further limiting the already-effectively-ceremonial powers of the monarchy.